A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 340984 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 341014 epoch_slot_no: 17014 block_no: 340967 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 994 time: 2017-12-11 20:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbc8cd2bbff0a9f8a7bfc6683e922d26c600619163e2ca0817b6169ce80205e82Block Operator
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